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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.55, 28,505.03 and 7,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.55, 28,505.03 and 7,904.32 is: 11,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.55 : 28,505.03 = 7,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.55/28,505.03 = 7,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.55x = 28,505.03 × 7,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.55x = 225,312,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,312,878.73/18,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.48

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